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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

At RMIT you are required to have completed Assess a Film Script (COMM5920) before enrolling in Write Scripts At RMIT Develop Storylines and Treatments (COMM5909C) is delivered and assessed together with Write Scripts (COMM5907C).

Course Description

Write Scripts develops the skills and knowledge required to write scripts for a range of different creative productions or projects. The unit Write Scripts is delivered and assessed within the course Write Film, which is made up of three competencies: 1. Assess a Film Script (COMM5920) 2. Develop Storylines and Treatments (COMM5909C) 3. Write Scripts (COMM5907C) Assess a Film Script is delivered and assessed in Semester 1. Develop Storylines and Treatments and Write Scripts are delivered and assessed together in Semester 2.

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National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUFWRT601A Write scripts

Element:

1. Prepare to write scripts.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Evaluate existing narrative form in preparation for developing scripts for specified productions 1.2 Identify audience and purpose, and requirements for genre, structure and format 1.3 Evaluate script concepts and ideas, narrative and structural framework in relation to stipulated source material, as required. 1.4 Review, discuss and obtain feedback about narratives from relevant personnel as required 1.5 Establish criteria to provide and effective measure of the success of scripts in their context

Element:

2. Write draft scripts.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Develop scripts using a range of appropriate script writing tools and techniques 2.2 Use collaborative techniques to refine and redraft scripts until they meet creative and artistic requirements 2.3 Ensure factual information is accurate and relates to the results if research and agreed existing narrative, as required. 2.4 Ensure final drafts f scripts meet stipulated production and performance requirements

Element:

3. Produce final scripts.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Document and incorporate feedback from relevant personnel 3.2 Evaluate draft scripts against criteria established at the outset to determine whether they successfully meet production requirements 3.3 Make final adjustments to scripts an submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to work on the first draft of a film script

In the second semester of the course, Write Film you will be working independently on writing the first draft of a screenplay. You will be expected to spend a minimum of 1.5 hours a week outside of class time working independently on this project, and to bring your work regularly to class for workshopping and to receive feedback from your teacher and your peers.

Teaching Schedule

Week

Content

Assessment due

Competency and Elements

1

Originating and developing screenplay ideas

CUFWRT501A Plan and prepare to write production material CUFWRT601A Prepare to write the scripts

2

The feature premise Research and the screenplay

CUFWRT501A Plan and prepare to write production material CUFWRT601A Prepare to write the scripts

3

Key genre elements

CUFWRT501A Plan and prepare to write production material CUFWRT601A Prepare to write the scripts

4

The feature synopsis

CUFWRT501A Plan and prepare to write production material CUFWRT601A Prepare to write the scripts

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

You will require access to a computer and to the internet

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing tasks.

Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.

Assessment 2. Character Arcs for three Characters Competency addressed: Due date: Week 10 Percentage Weighting: 30% Describe character arcs for three characters drawn from a treatment (to be workshopped in class) based upon your feature synopsis. Include plot developments and how they affect your characters journey. Half a page per character.

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration

Other Information

Feedback: You will receive both spoken and written feedback on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Academic IntegrityAcademic Integrity is about the honest presentation of your academic work. Presenting work that fails to acknowledge other people’s work within yours can compromise academic integrity. For further information on academic integrity and plagiarism, please refer to the following URL. http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kkc202lwe1yv

Late Submissions All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the course blackboard site for information on late submissions and on applying for an extension.

Special Consideration PolicyPlease refer to the following URL for information on applying for special consideration: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;